2009 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN engine overheat

294 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low. It is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the engine
oil level dipstick.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low*.
High engine coolant temperature warning light Indicate a engine is almost overheating.( →P. 321)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem; or
• Emission control system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning
light goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota
dealer.

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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
lThe high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
or a loss of power is experienced.
l Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
nTo prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
lIf steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
l Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
l Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
nWhen adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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Alphabetical index
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 293
If the warning light turns on .. 293
If you have a flat tire ............ 303
If you lose your keys............. 317
If you think something is wrong ................................. 289
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 324
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 283
If your vehicle overheats ...... 321
Engine Compartment........................ 228
Engine switch ....................... 106
Hood ..................................... 225
How to start the engine ........ 106
Identification number ............ 330
If the engine will not start...... 314
Ignition switch ....................... 106
Immobilizer system................. 58
Overheating .......................... 321
Specifications ....................... 331
Warning light ........................ 294
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 333
Checking .............................. 234
Indicator................................ 122
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 141
Type ..................................... 333
Warning light ........................ 294
Engine immobilizer system ...... 58
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 332
Checking .............................. 229
Grade ................................... 332
Initializing the maintenance
data .................................... 232
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 141
Warning light ........................ 294
Engine switch .......................... 106 Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................232
EPS EPS .......................................135
Warning light .........................294
Event data recorder .................291
Floor mat...................................207
Fluid Automatic transmission .........334
Brake .....................................235
Clutch ....................................335
Warning light .................293, 296
Washer ..................................240
Fog lights Indicator ................................128
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................128
Wattage .................................337
Front fog lights Indicator ................................128
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................128
Wattage .................................337
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................296
Front seats Adjustment ..............................34
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................337
Front turn signal lights Indicator ................................113
Lever .....................................113
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................113
Wattage .................................337
Fuel Capacity ................................331
Fuel pump shut off system ....290
Gas station information .........376
Gauge ...................................117
F

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Alphabetical index
Turn signal lights switch ....... 113
Load capacity .......................... 140
Lock steering column ............. 108
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...................... 221
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 220
General maintenance ........... 217
Maintenance data ................. 328
Maintenance requirements ... 215
Vehicle exterior..................... 210
Vehicle interior...................... 212
Manual transmission
Manual transmission ............ 112
Oil ......................................... 334
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................ 121
Meters .................................. 117
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 48
Side mirror heaters ............... 164
Side mirrors ............................ 49
Vanity mirrors ....................... 201
MP3 disc................................... 181
Odometer ................................. 120
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 229
Manual transmission ............ 334
Warning light ................. 294,296
Opener Fuel door ................................ 54
Fuel filler door......................... 54
Hood ..................................... 225
Trunk ...................................... 31
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting................................. 49
Defogger............................... 164 Folding ....................................50
Overheating, Engine ................321
Parking brake ...........................114
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................337
Personal lights Switch....................................193
Wattage .................................337
Portable ashtray .......................203
Power outlet .............................205
Power windows ..........................52
Radiator ....................................235
Radio .........................................169
Rear seat Folding down ...........................35
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................126
Wattage .................................337
Rear turn signal lights
Indicator ................................113
Lever .....................................113
Replacing light bulbs .............270
Switch....................................113
Wattage .................................337
Rear window defogger ............164
Replacing
Key battery ............................257
Fuses ....................................259
Light bulbs .............................270
Tires ...............................242,303
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ......................358
Seat belts Adjustment ..............................41
ALR .........................................43
Automatic Locking Retractor ...43
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 303If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 314If the engine will not start
P. 5 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 318If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 316If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 321If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 317If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 318If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 6Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 6 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 324If the vehicle becomes stuck

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 220
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 221
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 221
Hood................................... 225
Positioning a floor jack ....... 226
Engine compartment .......... 228
Tires ................................... 242
Tire inflation pressure......... 248
Wheels ............................... 252
Air conditioning filter ........... 254
Key battery ......................... 257
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 259
Light bulbs .......................... 270
5-1. Essential information....... 282 Emergency flashers ........... 282
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 283
If you think something is wrong ............................ 289
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 290
Event data recorder............ 291 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 293
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 293
If you have a flat tire ........... 303
If the engine will not start .... 314
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 316
If you lose your keys ........... 317
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 318
If your vehicle overheats..... 321
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 324
6-1. Specifications ................... 328 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 328
Fuel information .................. 338
Tire information................... 341
6-2. Customization ................... 354 Customizable features ........ 354
Items to initialize ................. 356
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners................. 358
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 359
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners